Finance & Chair

Paul is the COO of one of the biggest international school groups in the world. His knowledge of the education sector is remarkable. Paul has a high-level understanding of finance working for Fulcrum and manages UHNW clients and families across Europe and beyond who require cross-border tax and investment planning. Previously senior manager for 2 of the largest international banks across Europe and The Middle East. Paul’s roles have focused on reinforcing existing relationships, as well as forging new partnerships, globally. 

Fundraising

Louise Baxter is a nationally recognised consumer protection leader with over 20 years’ experience advocating for vulnerable communities. Her expertise spans regulation, fraud prevention, and safeguarding across sectors. She chairs two national Consumer Protection Panels and serves as a Non-Executive Director at TrustMark and The Property Ombudsman, promoting safer, more inclusive services. As CEO of Consumer Friend, she leads outreach and training to empower individuals with the knowledge to protect themselves and others. A trusted media contributor and campaigner for fairness, resilience, and equality, Louise was awarded an MBE in 2017 for protecting vulnerable consumers from financial abuse. 

Legal 

Emma is a Managing Partner at leading UK law firm Thackray Williams. Emma is also Head of the Education, Employment and Corporate & Commercial sector and oversees strategic recruitment. As a qualified lawyer with over 18 years’ experience in employment law, Emma’s expertise in this field is recognised by being personally listed as a ‘leading individual’ for employment law in Chambers. This year Emma was awarded the Growth Award at the Kent Women In Business Awards 2025 having led the Commercial Group to achieve 46% year-on-year growth in turnover for the first six months of last year. 

Media & Entertainment 

Grant is a BAFTA and Sports Emmy-winning producer and director, with a distinguished career as an executive at some of the world’s leading sports broadcasters, including Sky, ESPN, Disney, BT Sport (now TNT Sports), BBC, and DAZN. He produced the BAFTA-winning Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum & Dad (2017), O Fenômeno (2022), chronicling Ronaldo Nazário’s World Cup story, and La Guerra Civil (2022), by Eva Longoria, which premiered at Sundance. 

Marketing 

Teddie is a member of Forbes 30 under 30, founder of PerfectTed the UK’s fastest- growing energy drink. He has had a meteoric journey from getting 5 offers in Dragons’ Den, to investment from Steven Bartlett, and now becoming the new sponsor to Steven’s podcast, Diary of a CEO. Steven Bartlett has called Perfect Ted his most successful investment. 

Education 

Jo is the Principal of Mascalls Academy a member of Leigh Academies Trust—one of the UK’s largest and most established multi-academy trusts, serving communities across Kent, Medway, and South East London. With 18 years of experience in Secondary and Post-16 education with a deep insight and commitment to inclusive, high-quality learning. Jo has supported the unique talents and interests of every student. Her leadership is rooted in a holistic understanding of young people’s development, including the pivotal role of sport. She recognises sport as a means to nurture talent, build resilience, teamwork, and the determination essential for future success. 

Football 

Tony is a highly innovative and creative sports executive and high performance specialist with over 25 years experience within global elite football as a consultant to elite sporting organisations, professional football clubs, governing bodies and business leaders. Brokered and advised on a number of high profile football club acquisition’s in the UK, France, USA, Spain and Italy. Carrying out full club diagnostics and performance plans. Executive coach for a number of high profile managers and football staff from the EPL, Championship, La Liga and other associations and networks throughout the world.